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Halifax-born singer-songwriter Leanne Hoffman from Exeter performs with Kenora singer-songwriter Brooklyn Doran at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, October 24th. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – October 18 to 24

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, October 18 to Wednesday, October 24.
Brant Basics founder Morris Cox (second from left, pictured in 2013 with his children and current Brant owners Jeff Cox, David Cox, and Susan Sharp) was named the Business Citizen of the Year at the Peterborough Business Excellence Awards ceremony at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough on October 17, 2018. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Brant Basics founder Morris Cox named 2018 Business Citizen of the Year

20 awards handed out to more than 50 businesses and people at Peterborough Business Excellence Awards ceremony at Showplace
Hppenstance Books & Yarns in Lakefield, pictured below in a painting by local artist Marilyn Goslin, is one of 27 finalists in the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism's 2018 Awards of Excellence, which will be presented on Thursday, November 8th at Lakefield College School.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – October 17, 2018

Featuring Awards of Excellence finalists, live auction sneak peek, Canadian Chamber of Commerce survey, upcoming events, and more.
The 11th annual Beaver Club Gala, held at The Canadian Canoe Museum on October 13, 2018, has raised $110,000 for educational programming for children and youth at the museum. (Photo: The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Annual Beaver Club Gala raises $110,000 for The Canadian Canoe Museum

Proceeds will support educational programming for children and youth at the museum,
Kawartha Lakes OPP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the GMC Sierra pick-up truck and two suspects, the female driver and male passenger, shown in these photos. (Supplied photos)

Police release photos of two suspects in Fenelon Falls thefts

Suspects' pick-up truck eluded police during a chase in Bobcaygeon on October 14.
The four-kilometre Jackson Creek Trail in the heart of Peterborough is a popular destination for local residents. Otonabee Conservation is conducting tree removal and bridge restoration work along the trail in October 2018. (Photo: Otonabee Conservation)

Section of Jackson Creek Trail to be closed this fall for bridge replacement

Other work happening in October along popular Peterborough trail includes the removal and planting of trees.
Toronto fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter Po' Boy Jeffreys (aka Jeffrey Dodman) returns to Peterborough to perform his country blues, folk, and ragtime with Dayna Pirso at a special Sunday evening show at the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Sunday, October 14th. (Photo: Les Dodman)

nightlifeNOW – October 11 to 17

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, October 11 to Wednesday, October 17.
Shorelines Casino Peterborough, located at 1400 Crawford Drive in Peterborough, will officially open at 5 p.m. on October 15, 2018. (Illustration: Great Canadian Gaming Corporation)

New Peterborough casino to officially open on October 15

Casino at 1400 Crawford Drive offers slots, live dealer table games, live entertainment, and more.
The 30th Annual Crayola Sale, a fundraiser for the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes, takes place on the morning of Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds and is open to the public. (Photo: United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes)

Popular Crayola Sale for the United Way takes place this Saturday in Lindsay

Some proceeds from annual fundraiser on October 13th will support a new community garden project.
Phone scam

International student in Peterborough victim of new phone scam

Student paid $2,500 to scammer demanding payment of a fake 'Welcome to Canada' tax.

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